The most premium of Southwest's cobranded options, the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card (see rates and fees) carries an annual fee of $299.
While this is significantly less than the fees you'll see on most premium options from other airlines, it is a notable increase from the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card (see rates and fees) and the three Southwest personal cards.
Plus, the Southwest Performance Business (along with all the Southwest cards) was refreshed in 2025 as part of the carrier's sweeping business model changes. These changes include the end of open seating, the introduction of checked bag fees and the restructuring of the Rapid Rewards loyalty program.
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